Color swatch image showing #F8F50E with RGB(248,245,14) values
Color swatch image showing #F8F50E with RGB(248,245,14) values

#F8F50E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F8F50E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F8F50E Color Information

#F8F50E RGB value is (248, 245, 14). The hex color red value is 248, green is 245, and blue is 14. Its HSL format shows a hue of 59°, saturation of 94 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 94 percent, 3 percent.

#F8F50E color swatch
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#F8F50E Color Meaning

Color #F8F50E emits radiant clarity, intellectual spark, and unshaded optimism. Color #F8F50E approaches the visual threshold of white light while retaining chromatic identity—making #F8F50E one of the most luminous hues in the spectrum. In printing and pigment, #F8F50E serves as the gold standard for yellow due to its opacity and lightfastness. Psychologically, color #F8F50E stimulates mental activity; studies show #F8F50E enhances alertness in learning environments when used in small doses. However, overuse can cause visual fatigue, demanding strategic application. Culturally, color #F8F50E bridges joy and warning. #F8F50E appears in school buses, hazard vests, and sun logos—contexts where visibility equals safety or celebration. Unlike ochres or mustards, color #F8F50E carries no earthiness; #F8F50E is pure solar energy. In branding, #F8F50E signals innovation (think tech startups) or accessibility (public transit). Research on color and memory indicates that items tagged with color #F8F50E are recalled more frequently, likely due to its retinal prominence. Spiritually, color #F8F50E aligns with the solar plexus chakra—personal power, confidence, and will. #F8F50E does not soothe; #F8F50E activates. In art, #F8F50E has symbolized enlightenment since Van Gogh’s sunflowers. Color #F8F50E rejects ambiguity. Designers use #F8F50E when the message must cut through noise instantly. Though intense, color #F8F50E remains culturally positive—representing not chaos, but focused radiance.

Color Conversion

Convert #F8F50E across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#F8F50E
RGB
rgb(248, 245, 14)
HSL
hsl(59°, 94%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 94%, 3%)
HSV
hsv(59°, 94%, 97%)
XYZ
71.4431 85.2930 13.1132
Yxy
85.2930 0.4206 0.5022
Hunter Lab
92.3542 -8.2646 21.7112
CIE-Lab
94.0092 -19.5625 90.9038

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Green245 / 255 (96%)
96%
Blue14 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Key (Black)3 / 100 (3%)

Color Variations

#F8F50E harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#F8F50E harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #F8F50E for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#F8F50E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F8F50E appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#F8F50E

protanopia

#f7f746

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F8F50E;

Text Color

color: #F8F50E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F8F50E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F8F50E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F8F50E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8F50E 0%, #959205 100%);

#F8F50E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F8F50E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.